Shakindi Karunanayake
Mediterranean Echoes
Reclaiming Craft explores the artistic soul of the Mediterranean through the lens of the Amalfi Coast. Drawing inspiration from the complex beauty of the Amalfi Cathedral, the project translates its combination of Romanesque, Baroque, and Arab-Norman styles into modern prints that echo arches, curves, and sacred geometry. Influenced by M.C. Escher's fascination with symmetry and repetition, the designs reinterpret traditional craftsmanship with a modern sensibility.
The colour story draws from the vivid energy of Emilio Pucci’ runways and the natural rhythm or the coast, sea-glass blues, golden terracotta, sun-warmed neutrals, and soft lilac undertones that add a touch of poetic contrast. Together, these elements weave an interchange between architecture and artistry, reimagining
Mediterranean heritage as a fresh and expressive spring/summer fashion narrative.